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A Botanic Masterpiece. Named for his former employer and avid orchid collector William Cattleya, this archival giclée Cattleya Superba Orchid Print reproduces the botanical illustration Cattleya Superba Orchid, rendered by famed 19th-century British botanist John Lindley (1799-1865). Conservation quality double matting with wood frame, glass front and full story on back. Wire hanging hardware included. Made in the U.S.A.
24"h. x 19"w.

Museum Provenance

Did you know there are twice as many species of orchids as birds? Or that the 8,000 specimens in our Smithsonian Orchid Collection include species from Africa, Asia, and Australia as well as from the Americas? Whether or not you can attend our 18th Annual Orchid Exhibition (this year showcasing Orchids of Latin America, through April 21, 2013), the décor, jewelry and gifts offered here let you enjoy these exotic beauties and their fragrance in your home.

Every Smithsonian purchase will arrive with a museum provenance card explaining how it is adapted from or
inspired by an object or objects in our collection.